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2001.108.767Letter and drawings Eskimo life
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Literature
  • People
Letter and 2 photos of drawings depicting Eskimo Culture: hunting, fishing, from German source. [Research TBD] Likely connected with Samuel Hadlock and his traveling exhibition of Eskimo Indians, Rachel Field's God's Pocket, and subsequent research in Beyond God's Pocket
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Letter and 2 photos of drawings depicting Eskimo Culture: hunting, fishing, from German source. [Research TBD] Likely connected with Samuel Hadlock and his traveling exhibition of Eskimo Indians, Rachel Field's God's Pocket, and subsequent research in Beyond God's Pocket
1000.30.448Research for the play "Carrie Richardson of Big Cranberry"
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Other, Literature
Notes of the historical facts used when writing the play "Carrie Richardson of Big Cranberry" (see item 446)
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Notes of the historical facts used when writing the play "Carrie Richardson of Big Cranberry" (see item 446)
1000.53.450Research for play "Carrie Richardson of Big Cranberry"
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Other, Literature
Document, 2 pages, description of Carrie Richardson's special dishes, used as background info for writing play "Carrie Richardson of Big Cranberry" (see item 446)
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Document, 2 pages, description of Carrie Richardson's special dishes, used as background info for writing play "Carrie Richardson of Big Cranberry" (see item 446)
2016.340.2106Collection of Rachel Field (author) materials
  • Document, Other Documents, Multi-Part Documents
  • Other, Literature
Collection of materials by or about Rachel Field mostly purchased via the internet by donor. (A) Black and white 8x10 photo of Field at home in Beverly Hills by Culver Pictures, Inc., NY, NY. (B) Black and White 8 x 10 photo of a scene from Time Out of Mind film, photo copyright is 1959 Screen Gems, Inc.. (C) Book: Flora, Fauna, & Fantasy, The Art of Dorothy Lathrop, edited by Catherine E. Hutchins, 2006, The Brandywine Conservancy, from the Brandywine River Museum Exhibition March 25-May21, 2006, and the Albany Institute of History & Art Exhibition September 16 through December 31, 2006 - Lathrop illustrated many Field books. This book was a gift from Virginia Heyerdahl to Bruce Komusin in 2006. (As of 04/07/2023 missing from box 27) (D) Audio cassette tape of Rachel Field radio show #27045, "Rise and Recite, March 29, 1939, Mutual net. Grown men & women recite poems. Author Rachel Field recites." Letter with cassette was mailed to Bruce Komusin from J. David Goldin of Newtown, CT 2/10/2005. (See also 1000.0.1029 CD recording of Field's radio recital in same Box 27.) (E) VHS recording of "Hitty the Legend Continues" probably from the Virginia Beach, VA, Hitty group 1998 Sirocco Productions, Inc. (F) Horn Book Magazine Sept/Oct 1995 with article on Rachel Field's Newbery Medal book Hitty on page 552. (G) McCall's Three Magazines in One March 1942 with Rachel Field's second installment of a story, "And Now Tomorrow." (H) The Saturday Review of Literature, October 22, 1938, Vol. XVIII No. 25, with a review of All this and Heaven Too, entitled, "Two Lives of a Woman" on page 5. (I) Saturday Review of Literature March 28, 1942 with article about Rachel Field's sudden and tragic passing by Laura Benet on page 10. (J) Saturday Review of Literature May 23, 1942 with review of Field's "And Now Tomorrow" on page 6. (K) Saturday Review of literature November 6, 1926 with article by Field, "Random Reflections" on page 277.
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Collection of materials by or about Rachel Field mostly purchased via the internet by donor. (A) Black and white 8x10 photo of Field at home in Beverly Hills by Culver Pictures, Inc., NY, NY. (B) Black and White 8 x 10 photo of a scene from Time Out of Mind film, photo copyright is 1959 Screen Gems, Inc.. (C) Book: Flora, Fauna, & Fantasy, The Art of Dorothy Lathrop, edited by Catherine E. Hutchins, 2006, The Brandywine Conservancy, from the Brandywine River Museum Exhibition March 25-May21, 2006, and the Albany Institute of History & Art Exhibition September 16 through December 31, 2006 - Lathrop illustrated many Field books. This book was a gift from Virginia Heyerdahl to Bruce Komusin in 2006. (As of 04/07/2023 missing from box 27) (D) Audio cassette tape of Rachel Field radio show #27045, "Rise and Recite, March 29, 1939, Mutual net. Grown men & women recite poems. Author Rachel Field recites." Letter with cassette was mailed to Bruce Komusin from J. David Goldin of Newtown, CT 2/10/2005. (See also 1000.0.1029 CD recording of Field's radio recital in same Box 27.) (E) VHS recording of "Hitty the Legend Continues" probably from the Virginia Beach, VA, Hitty group 1998 Sirocco Productions, Inc. (F) Horn Book Magazine Sept/Oct 1995 with article on Rachel Field's Newbery Medal book Hitty on page 552. (G) McCall's Three Magazines in One March 1942 with Rachel Field's second installment of a story, "And Now Tomorrow." (H) The Saturday Review of Literature, October 22, 1938, Vol. XVIII No. 25, with a review of All this and Heaven Too, entitled, "Two Lives of a Woman" on page 5. (I) Saturday Review of Literature March 28, 1942 with article about Rachel Field's sudden and tragic passing by Laura Benet on page 10. (J) Saturday Review of Literature May 23, 1942 with review of Field's "And Now Tomorrow" on page 6. (K) Saturday Review of literature November 6, 1926 with article by Field, "Random Reflections" on page 277. [show more]
2015.314.2075Rachel Field reciting lullaby
  • Document, Recording, Video Recording
  • Other, Literature
Video. DVD of Rachel Field's 1939 recitation of A Dutch Lullaby by Eugene Field (a.k.a. Wynken, Blynken, and Nod). Made into a video fantasy in 2006 by Daniel Maslan, age 13, grandson of Jeanne Cumming. 10 minutes long, color, with images and videos superimposed with book pages and illustrations. Audio is from Mutual Network's "Rise and Recite" program March 29, 1939.
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Video. DVD of Rachel Field's 1939 recitation of A Dutch Lullaby by Eugene Field (a.k.a. Wynken, Blynken, and Nod). Made into a video fantasy in 2006 by Daniel Maslan, age 13, grandson of Jeanne Cumming. 10 minutes long, color, with images and videos superimposed with book pages and illustrations. Audio is from Mutual Network's "Rise and Recite" program March 29, 1939.
1000.0.986Copy of Eskimo drawing with lock of hair in green frame,
  • Image, Art, Drawing
  • Other, Literature
  • People
Printed photo copy of Eskimo drawing with lock of hair in green frame, 8"x10"; connected with Rachel Field's book "God's Pocket" and Samuel Hadlock, Jr. voyages with his traveling exhibition of Eskimo Indians in the 1820s. See also Beyond God's Pocket. [Research on drawing TBD.]
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Printed photo copy of Eskimo drawing with lock of hair in green frame, 8"x10"; connected with Rachel Field's book "God's Pocket" and Samuel Hadlock, Jr. voyages with his traveling exhibition of Eskimo Indians in the 1820s. See also Beyond God's Pocket. [Research on drawing TBD.]
2012.201.1339Small painting - Hitty Dances
  • Image, Art, Painting
  • Other, Literature
Artwork. Small painting, Hitty Dances, in starched lace frame signed "Spirit was willing - I. Wolf" lower right corner. Hitty is a character in Rachel Field's book.
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Artwork. Small painting, Hitty Dances, in starched lace frame signed "Spirit was willing - I. Wolf" lower right corner. Hitty is a character in Rachel Field's book.
2005.113.836Friends of Hitty ladies with Bruce Komusin
  • Image, Photograph
  • Other, Literature
  • People
Photos: 3 snapshots of Hitty ladies including Virginia Heyerdahl (editor of Friends of Hitty Newsletter), who visited the schoolhouse museum in November 2005. Photo 1: blank. Photo 2: Hitty Ladies & Bruce Komusin. The women include Virginia Heyerdahl - they donated some Rachel Field books shown on the table. Photo 3. Sarah Newell in schoolhouse museum behind Rachel Field books, some just donated.
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Photos: 3 snapshots of Hitty ladies including Virginia Heyerdahl (editor of Friends of Hitty Newsletter), who visited the schoolhouse museum in November 2005. Photo 1: blank. Photo 2: Hitty Ladies & Bruce Komusin. The women include Virginia Heyerdahl - they donated some Rachel Field books shown on the table. Photo 3. Sarah Newell in schoolhouse museum behind Rachel Field books, some just donated.
1000.27.1003Postcard from Rachel Field
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Other, Literature
  • People
Postcard from Rachel Field to J. Stuart Groves about a signature he wished to have in one of his books. Postcard is dated from 9/16/1935 from Sutton's Island
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Postcard from Rachel Field to J. Stuart Groves about a signature he wished to have in one of his books. Postcard is dated from 9/16/1935 from Sutton's Island
2006.230.1318Hitty Thonotosassa doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll, Hitty Thonotosassa, carved from linden (basswood) by Janet Cordell, marked "Janet Denton-Cordell / L-68 / 2006", dressed in Swiss batiste "onesie" underwear with Hitty cross-stitched in red on the yoke, and a flowered buff-yellow cabbage rose dress by "Hitty Couture"; sitting in a prop twig nest with three crows, also with an illustration by Dorothy P. Lathrop cut from the book "Hitty: Her First Hundred Years", written by Rachel Field, 1929. All donated donated by: Vickie Applegate, Elise Buhn, Susan Duncan, Josie Fuller, Elaine Hill, Sharon Horswill, Jill Hunter, Michelle Kirby, Martha Maxwell, Laurel Parker, Sue Parker, Barbara Polidoro-Conklin, Nancy Schell, Ann Stroupe, Eileen Turner, and TC Vollum; displayed under a glass bell jar. (See GCIHS web page for Hitty doll information.)
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Doll, Hitty Thonotosassa, carved from linden (basswood) by Janet Cordell, marked "Janet Denton-Cordell / L-68 / 2006", dressed in Swiss batiste "onesie" underwear with Hitty cross-stitched in red on the yoke, and a flowered buff-yellow cabbage rose dress by "Hitty Couture"; sitting in a prop twig nest with three crows, also with an illustration by Dorothy P. Lathrop cut from the book "Hitty: Her First Hundred Years", written by Rachel Field, 1929. All donated donated by: Vickie Applegate, Elise Buhn, Susan Duncan, Josie Fuller, Elaine Hill, Sharon Horswill, Jill Hunter, Michelle Kirby, Martha Maxwell, Laurel Parker, Sue Parker, Barbara Polidoro-Conklin, Nancy Schell, Ann Stroupe, Eileen Turner, and TC Vollum; displayed under a glass bell jar. (See GCIHS web page for Hitty doll information.) [show more]
2006.184.1336Hitty Rachel doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll, Hitty Rachel carved and hand painted by Robert Raikes; Suanne Glidden suppied the doll, plus her dress, plastic case "apartment", and accessories; Ryan Jones supplied the petticoat; Julie DeGroat supplied the hat. Donated by Suanne Glidden in 2006. (See GCHIS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
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Doll, Hitty Rachel carved and hand painted by Robert Raikes; Suanne Glidden suppied the doll, plus her dress, plastic case "apartment", and accessories; Ryan Jones supplied the petticoat; Julie DeGroat supplied the hat. Donated by Suanne Glidden in 2006. (See GCHIS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
2007.185.1340Hitty Cranberry doll and doll house
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll, Hitty Cranberry, cloth and painted stuffed doll, clothed in tan dress with cranberry motif, cranberry colored knitted shawl, and white pantaloons; face hair, arms, legs, and shoes painted on cloth; written on back of doll "In Memory of Diane Clark / Hitty / By / Nancy / Schell / 2006"; Hitty Cranberry was made by Nancy Schell; donation also includes a 2-level doll house, plus Hitty Diane (item 1928) and a blue cloth-bound memorial book in honor of Diane Barrow-Clark (item 1335); Hitty Cranberry was donated in 2007 by Nancy Schell and the HittyGirls Yahoo Group. (See GCIHS web page for Hitty doll information.) Two additional dresses: blue floral pattern with red shawl; grey dress with white shawl and cap. One doll-sized book, two crocheted blankets, 1 bed, 1 clothes rack and rug.
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Doll, Hitty Cranberry, cloth and painted stuffed doll, clothed in tan dress with cranberry motif, cranberry colored knitted shawl, and white pantaloons; face hair, arms, legs, and shoes painted on cloth; written on back of doll "In Memory of Diane Clark / Hitty / By / Nancy / Schell / 2006"; Hitty Cranberry was made by Nancy Schell; donation also includes a 2-level doll house, plus Hitty Diane (item 1928) and a blue cloth-bound memorial book in honor of Diane Barrow-Clark (item 1335); Hitty Cranberry was donated in 2007 by Nancy Schell and the HittyGirls Yahoo Group. (See GCIHS web page for Hitty doll information.) Two additional dresses: blue floral pattern with red shawl; grey dress with white shawl and cap. One doll-sized book, two crocheted blankets, 1 bed, 1 clothes rack and rug. [show more]
2007.237.1371Hitty Greene doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll, Hitty Greene, wood, hand carved by David Greene, and donated by his widow, Gayle Greene; donation arranged by Virginia Heyerdahl, editor of the Friends of Hitty Newsletter; doll is outfitted in a floral patterned dress with a blue background and a white collar, made by Carolyn Roth (label), a white petticoat with "HITTY" stitched on the front bib, and white pantaloons; the undergarments were probably also made by Carolyn as the snap fasteners are the same as the dress; written on back of doll: "#91 / David R Greene / 2000". Displayed in a light-up plexiglass and wood case with pink and white floral wallpaper, and is furnished with bench, desk,and student's chair/desk also made by David Greene, and miscellaneous garden tools. (See GCIHS web page for Hitty doll information.) Doll Castle News 2003 with letter and article on Hitty Greene. Hitty was a character in Rachel Field's book.
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Doll, Hitty Greene, wood, hand carved by David Greene, and donated by his widow, Gayle Greene; donation arranged by Virginia Heyerdahl, editor of the Friends of Hitty Newsletter; doll is outfitted in a floral patterned dress with a blue background and a white collar, made by Carolyn Roth (label), a white petticoat with "HITTY" stitched on the front bib, and white pantaloons; the undergarments were probably also made by Carolyn as the snap fasteners are the same as the dress; written on back of doll: "#91 / David R Greene / 2000". Displayed in a light-up plexiglass and wood case with pink and white floral wallpaper, and is furnished with bench, desk,and student's chair/desk also made by David Greene, and miscellaneous garden tools. (See GCIHS web page for Hitty doll information.) Doll Castle News 2003 with letter and article on Hitty Greene. Hitty was a character in Rachel Field's book. [show more]
2012.201.1592Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll. Hitty Pebble (note: Item # 1592a is the back side of the artifact). The Hitty Doll Pebble was hand-painted exclusively for Sirocco Productions, Inc. 5660 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. #103 Norfolk, Virginia 23502. Phone number 757-461-8987 www.siroccovideo.com. Item #1592a Megan's Raggedy's -Raggedy items created by Megan Keating, great grand-daughter of Johnny Gruelle. Megan Keating 5616 Block House Road, Platteville, WI 53818 Megkeat@mhtc.net (phone number 608-348-6064)
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Doll. Hitty Pebble (note: Item # 1592a is the back side of the artifact). The Hitty Doll Pebble was hand-painted exclusively for Sirocco Productions, Inc. 5660 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. #103 Norfolk, Virginia 23502. Phone number 757-461-8987 www.siroccovideo.com. Item #1592a Megan's Raggedy's -Raggedy items created by Megan Keating, great grand-daughter of Johnny Gruelle. Megan Keating 5616 Block House Road, Platteville, WI 53818 Megkeat@mhtc.net (phone number 608-348-6064) [show more]
2006.231.1907Tiny Hitty Nameless doll by Eric Horne
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll, Hitty Nameless, micro-size, wood, made by Eric Horne 1998, unclothed with painted face, hair, stockings, and shoes. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
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Doll, Hitty Nameless, micro-size, wood, made by Eric Horne 1998, unclothed with painted face, hair, stockings, and shoes. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
2013.214.1908Hitty Angel doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll, Hitty Angel, micro-size, wood, clothed in white lace dress and underwear, with painted face, hair, and shoes. Swivel arms and legs. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
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Doll, Hitty Angel, micro-size, wood, clothed in white lace dress and underwear, with painted face, hair, and shoes. Swivel arms and legs. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
2011.235.1924Hitty Turner doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll, Hitty Turner, carved out of basswood by Nathalie Goss Turner; labeled "A29" and (in a circle) "T", with accessories: pink and white floral pattern dress, white bonnet with roses, coral colored beaded necklace, white petticoat and pantaloons; bought by Bruce Komusin and donated. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
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Doll, Hitty Turner, carved out of basswood by Nathalie Goss Turner; labeled "A29" and (in a circle) "T", with accessories: pink and white floral pattern dress, white bonnet with roses, coral colored beaded necklace, white petticoat and pantaloons; bought by Bruce Komusin and donated. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
2013.214.1926Hitty doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll, Hitty "Nameless", standard size, wood, clothed in blue and pink floral motif dress with white background and lace edging, knit white bonnet, white pantaloons and slip, painted face, hair, legs, arms, and shoes. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
Description:
Doll, Hitty "Nameless", standard size, wood, clothed in blue and pink floral motif dress with white background and lace edging, knit white bonnet, white pantaloons and slip, painted face, hair, legs, arms, and shoes. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
2013.214.1927Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll, Hitty "Nameless", porcelain and cloth, Hitty-like, slightly taller than standard size; visible head, arms, and legs are porcelain, held in place only by the dress; the hidden body, arms, and legs are simple stuffing, probably paper; clothed in blue and pink floral motif dress with blue background, with white waist band and white bottom hem band, white pantaloons, painted face, hair, legs, arms, and shoes; no markings. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.)
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Doll, Hitty "Nameless", porcelain and cloth, Hitty-like, slightly taller than standard size; visible head, arms, and legs are porcelain, held in place only by the dress; the hidden body, arms, and legs are simple stuffing, probably paper; clothed in blue and pink floral motif dress with blue background, with white waist band and white bottom hem band, white pantaloons, painted face, hair, legs, arms, and shoes; no markings. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.) [show more]
2007.185.1928Hitty Diane doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll, Hitty Diane, wood, in black and white striped dress with red flower motif on dress, white pantaloons and petticoat, written on back: "2006 [1/4 moon symbol] / del Hahn '06 / [fish symbol]"; Hitty Diane was carved by T.C. Vollum and painted by Michelle DelValle; donation also includes Hitty Cranberry (item 1340) and a 2-level doll house with accessories, plus a blue cloth-bound memorial book in honor of Diane Barrow-Clark (item 1335); Hitty Diane was donated in 2007 by T.C. Vollum and the HittyGirls Yahoo Group. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.) With three other dresses: black/white houndstooth with white apron and red shawl; red/tan floral with bonnet; tan with daisy print. Accoutrements: blue felt shawl, blue knitted scarf, blue knitted poncho and hat. 5 wooden doll mannekins for clothing. Knick knacks and clothing stored in doll house trunk. Rugs and furniture in doll house. (See also items 1928, 1335, and 1340. Photo 1928B shows set up before dismantling.)
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Doll, Hitty Diane, wood, in black and white striped dress with red flower motif on dress, white pantaloons and petticoat, written on back: "2006 [1/4 moon symbol] / del Hahn '06 / [fish symbol]"; Hitty Diane was carved by T.C. Vollum and painted by Michelle DelValle; donation also includes Hitty Cranberry (item 1340) and a 2-level doll house with accessories, plus a blue cloth-bound memorial book in honor of Diane Barrow-Clark (item 1335); Hitty Diane was donated in 2007 by T.C. Vollum and the HittyGirls Yahoo Group. (See GCIHS webpage for Hitty doll information.) With three other dresses: black/white houndstooth with white apron and red shawl; red/tan floral with bonnet; tan with daisy print. Accoutrements: blue felt shawl, blue knitted scarf, blue knitted poncho and hat. 5 wooden doll mannekins for clothing. Knick knacks and clothing stored in doll house trunk. Rugs and furniture in doll house. (See also items 1928, 1335, and 1340. Photo 1928B shows set up before dismantling.) [show more]
2007.229.1374Hitty Willow Thompson doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Object, Doll
  • Other, Literature
Doll, Hitty Willow Thompson, wood, carved by Pat Thompson in 2005, in green dress with white smock; donated by HittyforEveryone Yahoo group in memory of Diane Barrow-Clark. Diane was caretaker of the imaginary "Lake Thonotosassa Boarding School" in Florida (LTBS, as she referred to it) where Hitty Willow Thompson was Head Mistress. Accessories with doll: yellow-walled apartment box, hanging on its wall is a picture of Diane, a picture of the students that were at LTBS, and also a picture of Jacques, the last doll purchased by Diane and donated to the HittyforEveyrone group to use as their travel doll. Further accessories: red cotton dress, doll quilt white squares and green squares with brown star, light yellow knitted doll afghan, blue wool cape, knitted white shawl, knitted mustard-color shawl, knitted mustard-color handbag, ceramic cup and saucer white with orange-colored decorative decal, coffee pot with spout and orange colored decorative decal, orange carrots in a green bowl (all one piece plastic), green plastic caricature turtle, teddy bear with red ribbon neck kerchief, tiny "Hitty, Her First Hundred Years" book, clothes chest with one (inoperable) drawer, round coffee table, and wooden round-top treasure chest with leather straps and buckles (made in China). All these items were donated by HittyforEveryone group members: Kathie Baxter, Linda Bennett and the Yabba Dabba Doo Hittys, Elise Buhn, Sharon Horswill, Linda Knott, Judy Millman and the Sherman Oaks Hittys,and Sue Parker. (See GCIHS web page for Hitty doll information.)
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Doll, Hitty Willow Thompson, wood, carved by Pat Thompson in 2005, in green dress with white smock; donated by HittyforEveryone Yahoo group in memory of Diane Barrow-Clark. Diane was caretaker of the imaginary "Lake Thonotosassa Boarding School" in Florida (LTBS, as she referred to it) where Hitty Willow Thompson was Head Mistress. Accessories with doll: yellow-walled apartment box, hanging on its wall is a picture of Diane, a picture of the students that were at LTBS, and also a picture of Jacques, the last doll purchased by Diane and donated to the HittyforEveyrone group to use as their travel doll. Further accessories: red cotton dress, doll quilt white squares and green squares with brown star, light yellow knitted doll afghan, blue wool cape, knitted white shawl, knitted mustard-color shawl, knitted mustard-color handbag, ceramic cup and saucer white with orange-colored decorative decal, coffee pot with spout and orange colored decorative decal, orange carrots in a green bowl (all one piece plastic), green plastic caricature turtle, teddy bear with red ribbon neck kerchief, tiny "Hitty, Her First Hundred Years" book, clothes chest with one (inoperable) drawer, round coffee table, and wooden round-top treasure chest with leather straps and buckles (made in China). All these items were donated by HittyforEveryone group members: Kathie Baxter, Linda Bennett and the Yabba Dabba Doo Hittys, Elise Buhn, Sharon Horswill, Linda Knott, Judy Millman and the Sherman Oaks Hittys,and Sue Parker. (See GCIHS web page for Hitty doll information.) [show more]
2004.93.740John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman by Charles W. Eliot
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Literature
Book, hardbound, "John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman" by Charles W. Eliot, 72 pages, copyright 1899, reprinted 1947, describes a life on the Cranberry Isles
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Book, hardbound, "John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman" by Charles W. Eliot, 72 pages, copyright 1899, reprinted 1947, describes a life on the Cranberry Isles
2014.268.2004Collection of 61 books by and about Rachel Field with some letters
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Literature
Books. Collection of 61 books by and about Rachel Field, some first editions signed by the author. See list of titles and descriptions in FieldBooks2016.pdf. Articles and letters discovered inside various books were scanned and saved separately.
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Books. Collection of 61 books by and about Rachel Field, some first editions signed by the author. See list of titles and descriptions in FieldBooks2016.pdf. Articles and letters discovered inside various books were scanned and saved separately.
2023.627.3117All Through the Night - Rachel Field
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Literature
Book written by Rachel Field. A children's book written around the Nativity story.
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Book written by Rachel Field. A children's book written around the Nativity story.
2023.632.3122The Pointed People
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Literature
Book written by local author Rachel Field. Signed by author.
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Book written by local author Rachel Field. Signed by author.